Episcopal School of Nashville Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (2026-27) Nashville, TN · Full time Company website

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Episcopal School of Nashville (ESN) is an independent, diverse, and urban school dedicated to fostering a love of learning and a spirit of discovery in every student. Grounded in Episcopal values, ESN nurtures intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth, encouraging students to engage critically, act with integrity, and embrace inclusivity. What sets ESN apart is its commitment to a holistic education that blends rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, creative expression, and community engagement. The school’s Portrait of a Graduate emphasizes respect, responsibility, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, ensuring that students leave with the skills and character to thrive in an ever-changing world. Located in East Nashville, ESN also provides a close-knit, supportive environment where students, teachers, and families work together to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and purpose.

Episcopal School of Nashville is seeking an exceptional Early Childhood Assistant Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic school year. Episcopal School of Nashville is committed to an inclusive program, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work are encouraged to apply. The position is full-time and offers generous benefits.

The ideal candidate will be an aspiring or experienced educator capable of meeting each child’s needs and supporting the lead teacher in a play-based classroom of 3, 4, or 5 year olds. In addition, the ideal candidate is a thoughtful listener, who is able to effectively motivate and teach Early Childhood-age students with diverse learning needs and abilities. An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and families, both orally and in writing, is essential. Professionalism, a positive outlook, a good sense of humor, and a student-centered approach are highly valued. We seek a colleague who enjoys being part of a highly collaborative team, with a commitment to interdisciplinary projects and innovative pedagogy. All candidates must be willing to embrace and implement the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching and learning.  

Episcopal School’s Early Childhood team fosters a learning environment centered on play, innovation, creativity and personal attention. Teachers and assistants work as a close-knit team to support each other and collaborate on curriculum development to ensure appropriate vertical alignment and consistency. 

Located at the Historic Ross Elementary Building in East Nashville, Episcopal School of Nashville is a diverse urban independent school, and is dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and the spirit of discovery in each of its students. Caring, committed faculty members, in partnership with parents, serve as role models, mentors, and guides. Episcopal School continually strives for an academically talented and ethnically diverse student body and seeks the same in its faculty. 

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, ideally in Early Childhood Education. Early Childhood teaching experience is preferred. Comfort and familiarity with the use of relevant technology to enhance learning are also essential.